Zelensky says Russia preparing renewed offensive in Donbas; G7 calls for Moscow's suspension from UN Human Rights Council; Kremlin vows response to latest US sanctions

Energoatom claims soldiers retreated after 'becoming sick' in highly radiated area; adds that Moscow signed off on document handing over control of the power pant

Ahead of talks in Turkey, Ukrainian leader says Kyiv ready to declare neutrality, offer security guarantees to Russia and potentially accept compromise on contested Donbas region

UK warns Russia is moving to encircle Ukrainian forces in Donbas region; Ukrainian military intel chief accuses Moscow of trying to split up country in a Korea-like scenario

Leonid Pasechnik announces ballot could take place 'in near future'; When Moscow invaded Ukraine, it claimed it needed to defend Lugansk and Donetsk regions

Ukraine rejects proposal for smaller, non-aligned military, says talks must focus on 'security guarantees'; UK, US say Russian forces remain about 10 miles from center of capital

Since 2014 Moscow has thrown its weight behind an insurgency in the Donetsk and Luhansk border areas; a 2015 peace deal that grants them some self-rule has not been implemented

White House says move aimed at Lugansk and Donetsk regions is separate from threatened penalties ready to be imposed against Russia should it attack Ukraine

Russian president claims Western countries threatening Russia; EU says sanctions on the table; 2 Ukrainian soldiers, 1 civilian killed in shelling

Speaking with Macron, Putin blames escalation on 'provocations by Ukrainian security forces'; Zelensky calls for immediate ceasefire; Blinken warns Kyiv on 'brink of invasion'